fatigue

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Hello, all. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for dealing

with extreme fatigue. I know the whole deal about using your energy

like a bank account, spacing and pacing yourself, taking naps and

breaks when needed, etc. But I have two very active children, and

I'm wondering if there is a vitamin or something I could take to

help. I've researched vitamin b-12 but it seems that only works if

you have a deficiency of that particular vitamin. I've tried the so

call " energy drinks " and they taste so horrible I can't stand it. I

don't know if my meds have affected my taste or what, but it seems

like I am much more sensitive to tastes and smells. I especially

have a difficult time the two days after my Avonex injection. I

inject on Sunday nights, Monday's I'm completely out of commission

until late in the afternoon or early in the evening, meaning I'm in

bed. Then I gradulally force myself to get up for a few hours before

going back to bed. Tuesdays are usually alot better, and it

increases gradually until it's time to take another injection. Isn't

that a hoot?! I've began eating healthier, I'm still overweight,

though but I have lost 20 pounds since my dx in December, not

necessarily trying to do that, so I don't know if that's good or

not, being overweight to begin with, i'm not complaining.. I have

bought exercise equipment (haven't we all?) and do plan on starting

to use my treadmill once we get moved in our new home, which

hopefully will be in the coming month. I could just really use some

extra energy and I don't know where to find it~~This is a symptom

that I am having alot of trouble coping with. I used to be able to

do so much and I look back now and wonder if I could do it all again

if I had to; I don't think I could. It's so frustrating, any

suggestions are appreciated. I feel like my time in bed, resting and

napping, is time wasted. Maybe I just need to quit looking for a

magic pill and learn to accept my limitations better? What do you

experienced MSers suggest? BTW, I have my first counseling

appointment tomorrow. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'm

hoping it will help me cope with all of this. Has anyone had

positive experiences with counseling this soon after dx? Sometimes

it seems like just yesterday and other days it seems like i've been

dealing with this for my whole life! Sorry didnt' mean to ramble on

so much. It's just so nice to be able to have this sounding board

and hear from other people who I know understand. I haven't had that

until now, and hopefully for everyone in the group, once the newness

of this group wears off I will quit posting and aggravating you all

so much!! Thanks ahead,

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